Feb 8, 2021Cervin Founder Spotlight: Oren Yogev of BlinkOren Yogev is the co-founder and CEO of Blink, an industry leading technology company developing a non-intrusive (passive) eye tracking technology that doesn’t require dedicated hardware. The AI-based software solution can be deployed with any camera technology on the market today. Oren is also the founder of Replay Technologies, a…Venture Capital3 min readVenture Capital3 min read
Jan 27, 2021How merchants are optimizing the mobile shopping experience with ZycadaMerchants and consumers would agree that in recent years, shopping has shifted from being done in brick-and-mortar stores, to being done online and this trajectory was drastically accelerated by COVID-19. Now people are buying everything from groceries to furniture to electronics online. As the chart below illustrates, more than $5…Retail3 min readRetail3 min read
Dec 30, 2020Cervin Ventures 2020 Recap Newsletter2020 was a year for the record books. It’s one that we’ll remember forever. It was a year of change where our collective patience and ability to adapt was tested. Many of us are ready to put this year behind us, but before we do, let’s take a look back…Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Dec 16, 2020Punchh: Helping restaurants adapt and succeed during the pandemicOver the past several months, as the pandemic has raged globally, the restaurant industry has experienced some of the most dramatic changes in customer behavior and expectations. The operators have adopted new strategies to drive sales. For example, they are executing higher volumes of family-oriented marketing tactics like meal kits…Restaurant4 min readRestaurant4 min read
Nov 23, 2020CloudApp & SaaS tools: The future of remote workOne of the lessons that the last few months have taught us is that remote work is here to stay. Love it or hate it, where and how we work is changing. …Remote Work3 min readRemote Work3 min read
Nov 17, 2020Bungee Tech: Helping retailers stay on top of their game this holiday seasonThe holiday season and the associated retail rush is right around the corner. Of course, this year, it will look a little different as a result of COVID-19, but that’s all the more reason for retailers and brands to prepare for the holiday season and the new challenges it’s sure…Dáta4 min readDáta4 min read
Oct 29, 2020Cervin Ventures Q3 2020 Newsletter5G just got real At the latest Apple product release event, the CEO of Verizon made this pronouncement — “5G just got real”. Apple’s new line of phones has incorporated 5G and this will begin the process of unleashing a myriad of applications. …Venture Capital3 min readVenture Capital3 min read
Oct 26, 2020Data storytelling for CPG BrandsA conversation with the CEO of Bedrock Analytics Words aren’t the only way to tell a story. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands want to interpret data to understand their business performance and make a stronger case to retailers. Small to mid-size CPG brands want to be more competitive with large…Data Science4 min readData Science4 min read
Oct 15, 2020Are you ready for this much responsibility?By: Samir Shah, Operating Partner I ran a startup for ten years. As I look back on that time, I wonder if I had completely thought through how much responsibility I was taking on when I decided to start my own company. This reflection is sparked by talking to entrepreneurs…Venture Capital4 min readVenture Capital4 min read
